Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has been empirically validated for which disorder?
1. Adjustment disorder
2. Generalized anxiety disorder
3. Panic disorder
4. Post-traumatic stress disorder
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Rationale: EMDR has been used for depression, adjustment disorder, phobias, addictions, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. However, at present, EMDR has only been empirically validated for trauma-related disorders such as PTSD and acute stress disorder.
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